So Halal nail Varnish - wash off???

For those of you who don't know, I don't wear nail varnish. 

My reason is a bit depressing but I'll share it anyway. 

Now I don't about this in depth but it made sense to me so I stopped. 

15 years ago I wore nail varnish all the time. I loved the stuff. I still do... Which is why I need to get my hands in this washable nail varnish so damn bad. 

Anyway... You know how your wudu is incomplete when nail varnish is worn... Well, 15 years ago I was in a car accident. Which left me unconscious for a while. (I wasn't hurt - physically) When I woke, my first thought was, if wudu is incomplete then what would happen at the time if ghusal. (When they wash you at your time of death). That was the last time I wore nail varnish, cause the only guarantee in life is that we will die. If can happen at any point. And I heard that removing of nail varnish from a dead person is not allowed.

That was enough to scare me away from the stuff. 

So, I saw on Dina Tokia's Vlog that Nails inc had sent her wash off nail varnish. I googled this and found a company called "s n b" alway do it for mums to be. (safe and beautiful).

I needs this stuff in my life... I love dark reds... I found this in boots... Only applied it for the photos. 

(Normal nail varnish- part of a clearance in boots) 

After three coats I got the colour I wanted, but it's became to soft and not very neat. 

Post Ramadan / Eid Mubarak

I know, I know... I'm late... 

But Eid Mubarak...

Sorry... 

Good news though... I lost 3lbs during this time. 

So to try and keep up, I started "slimatea".

That's been "eventful", I'll be reviewing that once my two weeks of drinking it are up, 😕

Ramadhan Mubarak all

So, I'm fasting this month and it's been a bit difficult, I didn't understand what was happening to me... Until I read this... 

Have a read, it might help you understand you ramadhan journey (if you're fasting) 

Subhanallah 

Some interesting information what happens to our Body during fasting

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Detoxification Stage 1 (Day 1 To Day 2)

On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of cleansing is usually the worst. Headaches, dizzinessnausea, bad breath, and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this period.

Detoxification Stage 2 (Day 3 To Day 7)

Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even a boil. The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in the process of being repaired. The breath is still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine, the colon is being repaired and impacted feces on the intestinal wall start to loosen. 

Detoxification Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15)

You will experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful. This is a result of the body's increased ability to heal during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the time of the break, the body's ability to heal was directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a junk-food diet, the body's natural healing ability was compromised. During fasting, the body's healing process is at optimum efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells. These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding region and cause a reoccurrence of aches from previously injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier. The pain is good as the body is completing the healing process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth. Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal cankers.

Detoxification Stage 4 (Day 16 to Day 30) 

The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve. 

Subhaan Allah what great health benefits but think of the rewards that will really matter and given by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala in this life and the hereafter In-Shaa Allah.

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MIA

Hey girls... 

Sorry I've been missing for a long while, don't know what came over me. 

Anyway, I just wanted to say, I'm back and what do you girls want to see/read/know??? 

Story from Muslimah Network on facebook - part 10

The pregnancy sickness didn't help especially when cooking, I had a strange craving of wanting to eating Jalapeños. "Here you go madam, more. Jalapeños" laughed hassan ".I'm off to a mates house will be back late" ...I looked at him with my mind speaking to me, what a strange relationship you have Mehreen your married and it's like your single, your husband is hardly home and when he comes home your conversations are about his friends both male and female.

"hello Wakey wakey" he says and leaves laughing. I oddly feel safe when hassan is home, but as soon as he leaves I feel lost and insecure. I stand munching a apple in the kitchen when henna walks in "Is that all you do all day long, just eat and eat" she says "I'm eating for two now remember". I smile nervously "Yeah whatever, just calm down this food cost money, which if you remember doesn't grow on trees, oops I forgot people back home don't really care do they" taunts henna. 

She's done it again, drained my emotions, I walk into the garden with the half eaten apple. I pause and look at the Apple with her words swirling in my mind, I sit on the chair and break down into tears. What am I supposed to do, I have to feed my baby, the apple falls on the floor and is dirty now. I look across pams garden to see if she is there, but no she isn't.

I remember my mama and break down again "Oye are you crying again" I look up its Pam, I stand up immediately like I've seen my mama calling me and walk quickly towards her. She hugs me tight and i feel so much comfort. "Oh Pam I don't know what to do, I should be happy that I'm pregnant but my circumstances are making me sad. ...

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Story from Muslimah Network on facebook - part 9

Another day in the house, seems like seconds are hours and days like years. 

I give my father in law some tea and sit with him. "Mehreen beta, I'm so sorry about everything maybe if I hadn't asked for your marriage proposal you wouldn't have been suffering like this" he puts his head down in dismay..."No aba, it's not your fault, you only wanted the best for your son". I look at the clock tick tick tick tick and my heart beats at the same time. I need to make food because everyone will be eating at 12pm. I immediately get into motion like I've been programmed. 

My mother in law and Henna sit down to eat along with Amir and Hassan. I make hot chapatis and keep bringing them to the table.  "Mehreen bring me water please and my medication" says my mother in law. "Mehreen, I've told you i want fresh salad with my food, where is it" asks Henna, "Um its finished, we need to go to the. .."I begin saying "Um um um ha ha ha, what's the matter can't you speak English. Oh I forgot you can't can you" she says.  I stand trembling as she shouts at me "go and get me the coleslaw from the fridge". I go to the fridge and take the coleslaw out, but glass dish drops on the floor accidently, I start shaking and crying silently.  

"Mehreen, what have you broken now " screams my mother in law. "What now mama, can you guys just stop it, I'm fed up of this" says Hassan. He leaves his food and goes out. 

I begin picking the the glass from the floor and slowly turn around Henna is sitting next me. She gently picks up a piece and slaps my hand. I jump quickly and start panicking. "Ha ha ha Don't worry I won't cut your hand with this glass, well.....not today" she leaves I hear my mother and father in law arguing in the background. I stand in the store cupboard and sob till my eyes hurt. Later that day I hang the washing in the garden, I glance over in hope to see Pam I like her she is a nice stranger who always says "hello beautiful" I keep looking over my shoulder and she finally comes out, " hello beautiful how are. ..." Pam pauses looking at my red eyes "They been nasty again to you, listen girl why don't you leave them" she asks "I can't Pam it's not that easy" I say to her She looks at me and breaks one of the roses in her garde"Mehreen, what have you broken now " screams my mother in law "What now mama, can you guys just stop it, I'm fed up of this" says hasssan. He leaves his food and goes out. 

I begin picking the the glass from the floor and slowly turn around henna is sitting next me. She gently picks up a piece and slaps my hand. I jump quickly and start panicking. "Ha ha ha Don't worry I won't cut your hand with this glass, well.....not today" she leaves.  I hear my mother and father in law arguing in the background. I stand in the store cupboard and sob till my eyes hurt. 

Later that day I hang the washing in the garden, I glance over in hope to see Pam I like her, she is a nice stranger who always says "hello beautiful" I keep looking over my shoulder and she finally comes out, "hello beautiful how are. ..." Pam pauses looking at my red eyes "They been nasty again to you, listen girl why don't you leave them",she asks. "I can't Pam it's not that easy" I say to her. She looks at me and breaks one of the roses in her garden "here my darling, take this" she squeezes my hand and says "you want to leave say the word, I'll help you".  "but where will I go I don't know anyone, have no money, I don't know anything and they have my passport". I say to Pam. "You leave it to me I'll find out" says Pam. "and yes these are the new flowers that I'm growing" she says I look around and see my mother in law walking into the garden again and realise why Pam changed the subject.

Story from Muslimah Network on facebook - part 8

One year later. ....... 

"And you say you sustained this injury when taking items out of the kitchen cupboard? " I gaze silently not knowing what to say it's like someone echoing in the background "Mrs.Akhtar, Mehreen? Says the Gp again "Yes, sorry what did you say" I ask "You said that you....." the gp begins to say "Yes doctor she hurt herself when she was taking some jars out of the cupboard" says my sister in law henna. She squeezes my hand under the table The gp looks at me confused waiting for an answer "Yes, she's right that's what happened doctor" I say not looking at her "I'd like to speak to Mehreen on her own please"says the gp "What for" asks henna " its confidential" she replies "Listen doctor we are in a rush and I have to get back to work too" henna grabs my arm and I stand up immediately looking at the doctor, my eyes are screaming PLEASE HELP ME, DO SOMETHING but nothing comes out of my mouth and we leave. 

Three hours EARLIER "Hassan can I use the phone please" I ask my husband "Yes of course, use the one downstairs" he replies I go downstairs with my diary and lift the receiver, "please enter your pin number" says the lady from the calling card company. I ring my parents back home and speak to them "How are you mehreen beta asks aba "I'm fine thank you" I laugh "You don't sound it" says aba "here speak to your mama before she breaks the phone ha ha ha" "Hello mehreen, my sweet beta I miss you " she begins crying I clutch at the phone and hold back my tears "mama, please don't cry I laugh, I'm so happy here" I say scratching my wrist. We speak for some time and I feel better "Ok mama I've got to go now" I say I place the receiver down, whoosh my head goes flying towards the wall near the sofa I'm sitting on. 

"Who said you can use the phonneeeee' henna screams in my ear, pulling my hair I open my eyes but I can't see properly, it's all blurry "I can't seeeeee helpppp" I rub my eyes and henna slaps me on the head from side to side and then pushes me off the sofa "What are you doing" shouts Hassan running to the room "are you crazy,? "She was talking for so long on the phone, and I needed to use it" says henna "And so you do this, are you nuts? " shouts hassan Henna mutters something and walks off. Hassan looks at me and says "don't worry I'll take you to the doctor" and takes me to the front door "Oye henna drive us to the gp that's the least you can do I don't have my car with me" shouts Hassan. 

Henna eventually comes downstairs and we go to the gp, on the way I look out the car window and cry, I can't even see properly I hear hassan shouting at henna of how she should go inside with me to make sure I don't say anything "Well why can't you? she says "I'm not good at this stuff, besides I need to get dropped off on the way" I cry even more when he leaves the car, I'm alone with her and frightened. ......We see the gp.